Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 50-minute on-line exercises fortnightly
1 x 50-minute on-line tutorial fortnightly
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ 1 unit(s) of NURS8824 - Introduction to Working with Infants, Children and Families
Assessment
Assignments
Topic description
In this topic students will develop the knowledge required to promote the health and wellbeing of infants and children being raised in circumstances that render them vulnerable.
Educational aims
To develop the knowledge required to promote the health and wellbeing of infants and children being raised in circumstances that render them vulnerable
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss a range of socio-political circumstances that render infants and children vulnerable in contemporary Australian society

  • Identify the potential health and developmental effects on infants and children who are rendered vulnerable.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support infant/child health through relationship building